Beijing’s handover anniversary policy gift to Hong Kong? It could be a ‘Reit Connect’
Previous July 1 anniversaries have delivered financial policy changes, and markets anticipate expanded cross-border access this year
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Lee set to unveil large-scale investment plans in advanced tech, including chip cluster
President Lee Jae Myung on Monday was set to unveil large-scale investment plans designed to nurture the country's semiconductor, physical artificial intelligence and AI data center sectors, including the creation of a new chip cluster.
· Yonhap
Lee set to unveil large-scale investment plans in advanced tech, including chip cluster
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday was set to unveil large-scale investment plans designed to nurture the country's semiconductor, physical artificial intelligence (AI) and AI data center sectors, including the creation of a new chip cluster.
· Park Boram
The looming challenge Mets are starting down at trade deadline —outside of one area
We should be headed pretty soon to that unfortunate portion of the baseball season that happens far too frequently in Flushing. That, unhappily, is selling season.
· Jon Heyman
Seoul shares open lower on Iran uncertainty, investment plan by Samsung, SK hynix in focus
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened lower Monday as investor sentiment remained cautious amid renewed uncertainty over the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire and rising oil prices.
· Kim Eun-jung
Southeast Asians scale back spending as Iran war spillover persists
A vendor tends to a customer at a public market in Quezon City, Metro Manila. The Philippines reported 7% year-on-year inflation in April and May due to the impact of the Iran war on fuel prices. © Reuters
· ISMI DAMAYANTI
Why brokers believe China’s AI-driven stock run will find fresh legs
Domestic and global banks put markers down on equity growth based on stronger earnings, exposure to energy transition
· Zhang Shidong
Why brokers believe China’s AI-driven stock run will find fresh legs
Domestic and global banks put markers down on equity growth based on stronger earnings, exposure to energy transition
· Zhang Shidong
The $54 million sponsorships raising questions about influence over Aussie kids
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· Sbsaustralia
The Papers: 'Burnham's 10-year mission' and 'Princess in Peaks condition'
Andy Burnham's "10 year mission" to "raise living standards" leads the Financial Times. In his first speech as "probable prime minister-in-waiting", he is expected to set out plans for a new "No 10 North" based in Manchester. The FT says his aim to decentralising power has "echoes of Starmer and Johnson".
· Bbcnews
Sovereign investors with US$29 trillion pivot to energy assets, flag dollar fears
61% of central banks polled by finance firm Invesco said US debt levels negatively impact the dollar’s long-term position as a reserve asset
· Reuters
Sovereign investors with US$29 trillion pivot to energy assets, flag dollar fears
61% of central banks polled by finance firm Invesco said US debt levels negatively impact the dollar’s long-term position as a reserve asset
· Reuters
Resurgent Robbie Ray continues to build trade case in Giants’ win over Braves
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· Evan Webeck
Rainforest village back in business after deluge destroyed road
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· Chloe Chomicki
Australia politics live: Vanuatu PM in Canberra as hopes rise over treaty; fossil fuel companies accused of marketing to children
Jotham Napat’s visit renews expectations that the two countries can sign the Nakamal pact after long negotiations. Follow today’s news live
· Krishani Dhanji, Adam Morton
To tackle elderly poverty crisis, Hong Kong needs to rethink retirement
With Hongkongers living longer, there is no reason they should stop working at 65 when they can still contribute to the city’s economy
· Mike Rowse
To tackle elderly poverty crisis, Hong Kong needs to rethink retirement
With Hongkongers living longer, there is no reason they should stop working at 65 when they can still contribute to the city’s economy
· Mike Rowse
Clippers having ‘real conversations’ about trading Kawhi Leonard to former team
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· Thomas L. Murray
Asia's AI rally winners face a rising leverage problem
TOKYO -- Stock markets in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan were plagued by volatility last week, gyrating between all-time highs and sharp selloffs. While the artificial intelligence boom has turned these markets into winners so far this year, it has also encouraged investors to build up leverage, contributing to the m…
· JADA NAGUMO
Financial sector's overseas real estate investment up in Q4
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- The financial sector's investment in overseas real estate rose in the fourth quarter of last year from the previous three months, data showed Monday.
· Park Sang-soo
(Yonhap Interview) EU envoy sees 'productive' outcome on steel dispute, warns of risks from N.K.-Russia ties
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- The European Union's ambassador to South Korea has called for stronger cooperation between South Korea and the EU on security and a broader range of economic issues amid mounting geopolitical challenges, while expressing confidence that consultations over the EU's new steel tariff scheme w…
· Oh Seok-min
The battle for the worst job in Britain heats up
LONDON — Andy Burnham’s pick for chancellor will become the face of his economic vision for the country — and the person who takes the blame for any failures in turning things around.
· Hannah Brenton, Dan Bloom
Renewed Gulf hostilities put markets on edge, ASX poised for marginal gain
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Google limits Meta’s use of its Gemini AI models: report
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Hornets trade Miles Bridges to Suns days after LaMelo Ball stunner
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· Bryan Fonseca
The Path To A September Rate Cut (Despite AI Inflation)
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· Tyler Durden
Iran and US trade strikes
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Asia may grow old before it goes green
An elderly woman walks around Thi Nghe Market in Ho Chi Minh City in 2024. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
· Tim Daiss
Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $15 for Japan vs. Brazil
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· Sean Treppedi
Anthropic’s Fable 5 to come back online after two-week ban by US government - report
Fable 5, Anthropic’s most powerful AI model, is set to return to worldwide availability following more than two weeks of it being banned by the US government, Axios reported on Saturday.
· TOBIAS HOLCMAN
‘Financial death penalty’: How US sanctions are upending the lives of ICC judges
Three International Criminal Court (ICC) judges have had their bank accounts frozen, lost their health insurance and were cut off from basic financial services as a result of sanctions imposed by the Trump administration, a complaint filed in a New York federal court reveals.
· Middleeasteye
ASX set to advance, Wall Street’s AI slump picks up pace
Most of the US stock market rose after oil prices eased back to where they were before the war with Iran, but drops for stocks swept up in the mania around artificial-intelligence technology kept the market in check.
· Stan Choe
Corporate watchdog puts Australia's $4.5 trillion super industry on notice
Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 5:02am
· David Taylor
‘Deeply concerning’: ASIC warns on gaps in oversight of $300b in super
Businesses that oversee $300 billion in superannuation savings invested via wealth platforms are not doing enough to monitor for potentially excessive financial advice fees being deducted from members’ accounts, the corporate watchdog warns.
· Clancy Yeates
"Navigation Extremely Limited": Top Shipper Warns IRGC Mines Complicate Hormuz Normalization
The top executive of Japan's largest shipping company told the Financial Times in an exclusive weekend interview that the path toward normalization in the Strait of Hormuz remains far more complicated than anticipated. He warned that shipping volumes may stay well below prewar levels for months, as IRGC-laid mines a…
· Tyler Durden
Hornets send Miles Bridges to Phoenix Suns as offseason shakeup continues, AP source says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets are trading forward Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round draft pick and a 2027 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for guard Grayson Allen, forward Royce O’Neale and a 2033 first-round pick, continuing their offseason shakeup, according to a person familiar with the situat…
· Steve Reed
REBNY touts ‘strong’ Manhattan retail recovery — despite empty storefronts
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· Steve Cuozzo
Bangkok voters reelect Chadchart as governor for second term
Chadchart Sittipunt ran for governor of Bangkok on a 260-point platform that included economic revitalization and infrastructure improvements. (Photo by Shota Manda)
· Staff Writer
The Perth suburbs with the highest population growth revealed
More than 8000 people migrated to Perth in the 2024-25 financial year, with new figures showing the larger eastern states cities recorded an exodus due to skyrocketing living costs.
· Holly Thompson
Investment trader, lotto winner, conman: Perth man faces jail after squandering millions
Seville Grove man Trent Bowden had it all. Millions in the bank, expensive cars, regular overseas holidays, designer clothes, a $50,000 Rolex and money to lavish on his expensive hobby - clay pigeon shooting.
· Rebecca Peppiatt
Manhattan sublease space disappearing thanks to AI firms
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· Steve Cuozzo
'We would still be negotiating with Hamas': Smotrich claims key role for bringing back hostages
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that the hostages are home thanks to him, claiming a critical role in how the war played out in an interview for Nadav Perry's podcast on Sunday.
· RUBY SADIKMAN
Baguio City to issue orders against 40 businesses for smoking ordinance breaches
BAGUIO CITY — The city government will issue show-cause orders to 40 business establishments in the Summer Capital found to have repeatedly violated the city’s Smoke-Free Ordinance.
· Gaby B. Keith
McDonald’s PH’s Margot Torres named Business Leader of the Decade
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· The Manila Times
Diversity and inclusion amid an evolving regulatory landscape
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· Jesus Maria Lava III, Shawntel Nicole Nieto
Oil price relief fails to lift peso vs dollar
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· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
Rising prices dampen housing loan demand
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· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo